Rihanna, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg: Who wore what at Ambani wedding celebrations?


Anant Ambani, the son of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, began his pre-wedding celebrations on Friday.

With an estimated net worth of $113 billion, the elder Ambani chairs the Fortune 500 company Reliance Industries.

Held in Gujarat, India, the celebration began with a cocktail party with the theme “an evening in everland” and ended with a performance by Rihanna, according to Business Insider.

Following are a few of the most striking ensembles that the Ambanis and their 1,200 guests wore.

Radhika Merchant

The bride donned a custom gown from the haute couture line of luxury brand Versace during the cocktail party.

Radhika Merchant in Versace; Blake Lively in Versace at the 2022 Met Gala. — Reuters/File
Radhika Merchant in Versace; Blake Lively in Versace at the 2022 Met Gala. — Reuters/File

Blake Lively was given a dress similar to this one for the 2022 Met Gala. It was formerly on exhibit in London’s Kensington Palace.

Nita Ambani

Mukesh Ambani’s wife Nita Ambani wore a maroon sari with vibrant button embellishments down the side.

Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, Radhika Merchant and Nita Ambani, share a moment during the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, March 1, 2024. — Reuters
Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, Radhika Merchant and Nita Ambani, share a moment during the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, March 1, 2024. — Reuters

Bill Gates

The pioneer of Microsoft was pictured alongside Anant and Mukesh Ambani.

Bill Gates and family with the Ambanis. — Reuters/File
Bill Gates and family with the Ambanis. — Reuters/File

Gates chose a blue suit, and his wife looked stunning in a black gown with gold accents at the shoulders.

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan

The Facebook founder’s wife’s attire was adorned with gold beads shaped like two flowers, while his black suit was embroidered with dragonfly designs.

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan at the Ambani wedding celebrations. — Reuters/File
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan at the Ambani wedding celebrations. — Reuters/File

Rihanna

The Ambani family joined the artist on stage following her performance. She accessorised her outfit with a matching pink blazer and pink mesh leg warmers.

Rihanna poses for a picture before she leaves after performing at the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. — Reuters/File
Rihanna poses for a picture before she leaves after performing at the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. — Reuters/File 

Ivanka Trump

Ivanka Trump wore a sari that had diagonal stripes that alternated between gold and silver, with cutout details on her stomach.

Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, and their daughter Arabella at the Ambani wedding celebrations. — Reuters/File
Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, and their daughter Arabella at the Ambani wedding celebrations. — Reuters/File

While her daughter Arabella donned a shimmering blue gown, her husband Jared Kushner chose a basic black bandhgala that was buttoned up.